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The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Will be a Black Day.

The Vicksburg Commentaries
aid is suffering from Prohibition
nightmare again. 1t fears that
Prohibition will divide the white
people of the State as against the
negro in politics-a thought from
which it starts in holy horror,
There is one thing worse than the
Herald's idea Of negro rule, and
that is, saloon rule through negro
votes. 1t is an undisputed fact
that the negro is mainly responsible
for the saloons where they exist, and
yet the Herald would have the Dem,
ocratic party and white people OF
the State, dominated and dictated
to nv these same saloons for which
the negro and few mean white men
are responsible. 1t will be black
day for the Democratic party OF
Mississippi when it follows the
COMMERCIAL erald's advice and
sets it's face against Prohibition.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Gov. Lowry's Reasons(p)

The following are the only reasons
that have yet been assigned for the
Governors pardon of Thomas. We
cheerfully give them for fear that
we may have done his Excellency an
injustice:
1st. Because the Attorney Gen
eral told him to do so
I'd. Because at the time of com
hitting the deed, Thomas was
a mere boy of something over q,
with a heavy monstache.
Bird. Because Thomas is in that
infinite condition known as a
dedicate state of health"
4th. Because his friends petition
ed it.
9Th. Because after the lapse OF
four years, an unnamed, mythical
parsonage SAYS that Murphy once
threatened Thomas life.
9th. For his mothers sake,
(Heaven forbid that we should
speak the name of mother lightly or
irreverently) who naturally grieved
over his confinement.
18th. Last and Greatest) Be
cause he was drunk.
Most potent and mighty reasons
Most reasonable and righteous Gov
ernor!!
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
COULDN'T HEAR 1T THUNDER

AN interesting letter from Mr.. John W, Weeks
superint endent OF DeKalb Pauper Home:
From feeling of gratitude and a desire 10
oeneht DINERS, voluntarily make this statement
nave great reasons TO be thankful that l eyef
heard OF b. b. B.. as know what a bJessin, 4,
mas been 10 me. have suffered with Bronrhi !
Catarrh for number Of years. six months Co.,
] was taken with a severe pain in nv rIgh, ear
which In a few days began to discharge msttSr
with terrible and almost Undesirable palpifatinn
snd all sorts Of noises Ia my head In Ten a. ' =
after the cOmInencem ent of discharge and main
In my ear began to grow dear and in stx yyasts
was so deaf that cOald not hear thunder
was the compelled to use conversation tph.
and II was often that ] could not hear with tbs
tube. ] then commenced taking Il. X ana
tue running OF my ear ceased running in nya
weeks. and can now hear without tho tu6e NJ
general health has improved palpitation cease,i
and feel IKE new being, and appreciate Inc
the henehts have received from b. D. B. made
10 Atlanta,Ga with gratitude to God ami THANH
tullness TO the proprle tors for such a medicine
cheerfully recommend II to ali who are artiictsi
win dea1he IS ana catarrh. Try 1t; perseyere in
us use anu you Win be convinced of its value
JOHN ". WEEKS
superintendent DeKalb Pauper Home
Decatur. Ca, May ], 1856
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Judge Chrisman for Governor.

A correspondent Of the BROOK.
HAVEN LEADER we believe is the
first to suggest the name Of the dis
tinguished gentleman above men.
toned as a prospective candidate
for Governor at the next general
election. No better suggestion can
he made than that Of the cSrres-
pondcnt above alluded 10. 1t is
true that Judge Chrisman now holds
one of the most important offices
he could be placed in, so far as
his judicial district extends, and
we would not be willing to see him
give up his present office unless
he could be placed in a still higher
sphere, and wider field in which
to exercise his eminent ability for
the good of the people of his State.
In casting about for some one to
succeed our present Governor, we
fail TO find any more essential quail
itications for that office centering
in any one else than are ackuowl-
edged to be possessed by Judge
Chrsman. He has ever been q
staunch and we'll tried Democrat,
a pure patriot, an able statesman
and an enlightened Christian gen.
tleman, to which is certainly added
eminent executive ability. He has
long been well and favorably known
in this his native State, having
held high places of both honor
and trust, out Of which he comes
with unblemished character, and
stands today the peer Of any man
in the State for varied talents, and
we believe would be the last mau
TO be controlled by moneyed rings
corporations, classes or monopolies
and we think that just such q man
as he is known to be ought to be
at the head of every State Gov
eminent in the Union, il it were
possible to get them. North Mis-
sissilpi has had Governor Stone
Middle Mississippi Governor Low
~, and South Mississippi wants
Judge Chrisman for her next Gov.
ernor.-Liberty Herdia.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Discovery of Coal Mt Beauregard.

A special to the n. o. Picayuue
from Beauregard under date Of Feb.
9Th says:
Our town il feverishly excited
over the discovery of q strata OF
coal. DR.. Rowan, in the digging OF
his well at depth of 125 feet,
struck a bed of coal of superior
quality and penetrated the same
two feet. The water rising so rap
idly work was discontinued until
necessary implements can be obtain
ed.
The coal burns with equality, e.
cmits the usual gases, and leaves a
residue the same as Plttsburg coal.
Our people are jubilant over the
discovery and money is being rails
ed to further the workings. Princi-
nal among the subscribers are DIR.
4. A. Rowan, r. /. Morris, Lee
o. Bridewcll, Eldridge & Morris, j.
III. Thompson, Isaac Bloom, G. G.
Holloway Jesse Parker, Judge L.
o. Bridewell, Z. f. Pierce, VIM. z.
Furr, Biggs Brothers aud many 9TH
or substantial citizens.
Your correspondent mails you a
sample to satisfy the inquiring pub
lie. Several wells have lately been
sunk to this strata, but parties fail
ing TO penetrate tho same gave mp
in despair of water
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
OBITUARY..

Mrs. EMILY BAILEY died at her home
near Fair River, Lincoln county, Miss,
Dec. goth, 1856, aged 6S years, 2 months
and days. She was born in the State OF
North Carolina Sept. 18th, 1918, and came
with her parents, Zeborn and Ester Dav-
is, to this State when quite young. She
was married Jan. Goth, 1888, to Elder
w. II. Bailey, and soon after this united
with the New Providence Baptist church.
just before the war she, with her hus-
band and family, moved to the FAIR River
neighborhood, where she became and
continued member of the Fair River
Baptist church until her death.
Hers was truly noble character. AS
wife, mother and grandmother, she per-
formed her part well. She made her
home perfect model of attraction and
real pleasure. Her influence extended
beyond the home to large circle of ac-
quaintances and made a lasting impress
ion upon both old and Young. The
writer of this has often times been cor
daily welcomed by her to that home
has spent many delightful moments there,
and has received from her christian,
motherly counsel that will do him good
along the journey of life.
In her church relations she was equally
faithful. She was a devoted christian
woman. She loved the Savior and His
cause, and was a regular attendant upon
the services of the sanctuary. She gave
literally of means earned by her own
hands to tine Masters cause. Her annual
contribution for Foreign Missions for a
number of years past was $500. She
gave literally to the support of her pas
tor, though the wife of pastor who fol
more than 80 years gave his entire time to
the serving of churches, during which
time the management of the home affairs
devolved mainly upon her. All this she
did cheerfully for the Masters sake,
Truly it may be said of her, ''she hath
done what she could" AS she lived, SO
she died-a child of God. precious in
the sight of the Lord is the death of His
saints"
An aged husband, three devoted child.
rem and several grandchildren are left
to mourn for her, but they do not mourn
as those who have no hope. They fee
that she has only preceded them to the
better land. There is sad vacancy in
that dear old home. She will be seer
no more in the old church where she sc
much delighted to worship. The com
munity win miss her greatly. But theil
| loss is her gain. Long and faithfully she
| fought the battle of life, she was weary
aud needed rest. "There is rest that
remaineth to the people of God" tt
that rest she has gone. We buried hel
body in the old church-yard there t.
await the resurrection morn.
Baptist Record please copy.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
What True Merit viii Do.

The unprecedented sale of Boschee's
German Syrup within few years, has
astonished the world. 1t is without
doubt the safest and best remedy ever
discovered for the speedy and effectual
cure of Coughs, Colds and the severest
Lung Troubles. 1t acts on an entirely
different principle from the usual pre-
scriptions given by Physicians, as it does
not dry up the Cough and leave the dis.
ease still in the system, but on the con
traTy removes the cause of the trouble,
heals the parts affected and leaves them
in purely healthy condition. A bottle
kept in the house for use when these dis
eases make their appearance, will save
doctors bills and a long spell of serious
illness. A trial will convince you of these
facts. 1t is positively sold by all drug
gists and general dealers in the land.
Price rs cents, large bottles.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Put Darden for Governor.


Editor Brookhavcn Leader:
Now after a careful review OF all
the prominent men in the state and
a critical survey of the field | Have
come to the conclusin that Put Oar
den of Jefferson county the destin-
guished master Both of the state
of Mississippi and the national
Grange IS the man above all others
who should be elevated TO that high
and important position Governor OF
the state of Mississippi He is high
toned Honorable gentleman of ster,
ling worth and christian integrity
and in ability and learning lie is a
farmer the peer OF any man in the
state possessing all the requisites
for a first class governor whom the
people would delight to honor BE
sides he comes from the section OF
the state which is entitled to the
distinction nothing short of this will
be acceptable to the majority of this
people SECOND THoUGHT.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Boom! Boom! Booml

Eighteen young men and women
have arrived from various sections
of the State and entered the Capital
Commercial College within the past
ten days. And the term boom
always applicable to this excellent
institution will be doubly so during
the year 1887.
Mississippians are rapidly becom-
ing impressed with the fact that
this college offers unsurpassed adj
vantages; and instead of sending
their sons off to New Orleans, Mem
phis, Poughkeepsie, or other distnnt
cities, are pursuing common sense
teachings, and educating them at
the Capital Commercial College, at
q total cost -everything included
of $50, or $9O00.-Nep AiSsisSip-
pida.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Penitentiary Rottenness---It Stink
eth to Heav on.

Does any one doubt the power
and corruption OF tht Penitentiary
ring? Let him look back one year
Why was no final disposition OF the
report of the Penitentiary Inves-
ti4 ating Committee made
When the Lcssees had charged
the State with the building Of 6
wall which the Committee could
not find, which was never built
why was the matter flushed up and
the charge allowed to remain
against the State, in spite of the
protests of Senators Powell and
billiard and Senator Boone, Chair
man Of the Committee, and other
Senators and members of the Housei
Why if not because the Penitentiary
Ring choked off Investigation?
Not only this, but the ring large
ly Influenced the Governor in the
exercise Of his pardoning power
The influential friends Of criminals
find no surer road to executive
clemency than to shield the Govern.
or and the ring from Investigation.
If not, why did the friends of Thorn
as, the assassin of Murphy see last
weeks paper) elect his step-father
10 the Senate? And why did Sena-
tor Casey stand, as he did, a tower
of strength, cunning as fox, vigi-
liant as a lynX-a very breakwater
between the Administration and
the tide of popular indignation that
threatened to sweep it away? Is
there no connection between Senator
Casey's stalwart defense of the Gov
ernor and the Penitentiary ring and
the prostitution of executive elem
ency in behalf of Thomas? Sena-
tor Cascy's desire to obtain a par
don for his step-son was natural ;
we have nothing to say about that;
but we cite this instance to show
the drift of affairs.
The State is also likely to lose the
money for which she sold her con-
victs. The Lessees are now two
years behind on the payment of the
lease money to say nothing of the
amount they improved" the State
out of. This they have no inten-
ton of paying. Their bondsmen
are themselves, and they now declare
that their bond is not valid because
the Governor permitted one the
number to scratch off his name.
They think themselves strong
enough TO dcfraud the State out OF
$50, and probably they are.
In view of these facts, we ask the
people of Mississippi, if the cost OF
courts, increasing with the increase
of crime, becomes burdensome; il
lnhumanity and cruelty marks the
system; if the system inevitably
leads to the formation o! a ring oil
corruptionists that stand as a men.
ace to the executive, legislative and
judicial departments of the State; and
more, if it subverts justice and
wrongs even the least citizen Of
the State; will they not in
the light of Christianity, Of civil
cation and humanity, and for theil
own honor and the honor of the
State, demand with no uncertain
voice the abolition of this system
Will they?-SWOrd and Shield
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

The New Mississippian says that
Prof. Preston expresses his deter
mination to visit during the current
year every county in the state, per
sonally interview the various Coun.
ty Superintendent of Education,
with the view of examining into
their needs and methods, and
making whatever suggestions OF
improvement his long experience as
a practical educator may enable him
TO do.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testties II can recommend Electric
Bitters AS the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years standing. u
Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bellville, Ohio,
atfirms: "The best selling medicine |
have ever handled in my 30 years expe-
rence, is Electric Bitters" Thousands
of others have added their testimony, SO
that the verdict is unanimors that Flee
trio Bitters cure all diseases of the Liver,
Kidneys, or Blood. only half dollar a
bottle ut I. I. Meade II Cos, Drug
Store. 2
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

Two society gentlemen of Jack
son had a slight misunderstanding
and blows we're passed, but after.
wards they met and amicably adj
justed their differences. They con.
cluded to have some fun out of it.
and whispered it around gently
that duel would be fought by them
in Rankin county, just across the
mighty Pearl from jackson. The
evening for the duel came and sever
al gentleman from Jackson quietly
slipped TO the dQeling grounds, but
dark coming on and the principals
not appearing the crowd realized
they were sold and got back into
Jsckson more mysteriously than
they had gone theretrom.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
MARIE D.

In Brookhavcn, Miss, Jan. 10Th, 1897,
by Rev. J. Il. Parish, Mr.. w. j. HODGES
and Miss MARTHA HUCKs, of Lincoln
county.
In BrOokhaven, Miss, Feb. 2nd, 1887
by Rev. j. Il. Parish, DIR. HOWARD
OLLIPHANT and Miss JOSEPHINE Ems
MINGER of New Orleans, La.
In Brookhaven, Miss, Feb. 9Th, 1887,
by Rev. j. r. Parish, Mr., WILLIAM Bow
LES and Miss ID. S. WALKER, of Amite
county.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

A majority OF the States now have
commissions, exercising more or less
control over the railroads; and in
stead OF this system beng 50 very
damaging to the roads, as the latter
all want to pretend, the most active
railroad building has been in those
very States where the system Of
State control and regulation was OF
the most stringent character
Times DpDOcrdt
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

Col. Geo. W. Rogers, Secretary
of the Mississippi Press Association
has our thanks for a handsome
pamphlet containing the proceed
ings of the Association, at Water
Valley and West Point, together
with the Press poems, addresses
etc. 1t was printed by the Vicks
burg Commercial-Herald office and
is highl, crcditable.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Notice for Publication.
JAS. d. STEWART,
Register

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss \
February 3, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support OF his claim and
that sad proof will be made before the Judge ar
in his absence the Clerk of the Chancery Court
Lawrence county, at Monticello, Miss, March
&c. 1887, viz Albert Damper, Homestead No.
or Sc ion 2S township north, range 20 west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of,
said land, VIZ:
Randall sutton, Robert Norris John Bon
ner, Joe Weathersby, all of Hebron, Lawrence
county, Miss.
JAS. D. STEWART,
CIV Register.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Notice tor Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
January 6, 1857.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or in his absence, the Clerk of the Chancery
Court, Lawrence County. at Monticello, Miss.
on February 18th, 1881, viz Andrew j. rarbut-
section 80, township north. range II east, and
VIZ nwA, section 4, and ne Or ne or section 8,
township north. range II east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land, viz:
J. J. Renfroe, N. L. Sistrunk. J. G.. Sistrunk,
l.. Bardwell, all of Monticello, Lawrence cOun-
ty, Miss. JAS. ID. STEWART,
CIV Register.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

The Brookhaven Leader, AVID an
intelligent contributor to that paper
urge Judge Chrismsn as candi-
date for Governor. Judge Chris
man would make an excellent
Chief Magistrale.-Port Gibson
LereWe
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

A prominent saloon keeper recent
ly stated to the New Orleans Item
Zone not in my business can form
but an imperfect idea of the de-
cline in liquor drinking. see dozens
of men who year or two ago were
regular, steady customers, that now
enter a bar-room very rarely indeed.
There is no big money in the bust
ness, such as was formerly made in
New Orleans"
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
BRIGHT'S DISEASE,

have been been a sufferer from Kidney AMI
Bladder troubles Tor several years. Ihave lately
had what Is termed BrIght's disease and bsgya
had considerable swelling of my legs and short
ness Of breath. The rea has poisoned my bloo1
also. secured and am using (B. Il. D. Botanic
Blood Balm, and find it acts p0lcerfsliy and r,r,,
quickly, and am delighted with its effects
had previously used Il large quantity OF various
advertised remedies, and several eminent physi-
clahs also waited ON Inc, but n. b. Il. stands Mt
the top. JOHN II. MARTIN
Rock Creek, Ala, May 1, lsS6.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

Senat George has written a
lengthy letter 10 tho Mississippi
Railroad Commissioners in which he
sharply criticizes Judge Hill AMI
declares that the passage of the
Inter State Commerce Bill increases
the necessity for State Supervision.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Nov. 20 I'm.
Notice tor Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MIss. !
oil

February 10. lsS7.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention TO
make final proof III support OF his claim ana that
said proof VIII he made be fore the Judge or in
his absence the Clerk of the Chancery Cont
Lawrence county, "a Monticello, Miss, on Narch
"a, 1887, viz: Rosa Myers, widow OF Anthony
Myers. deceased Homestead No. l0s2s for the
nH sch ana ny swl section 81, township
north, rang. 20 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
sad land, viz
Joe Weathersby, Pes. Dampeer, Isaac Buckley.
Albert Dampeer, all OF Hebron p o., Lawrence
county, Miss.
JAS. d. STEWART,
Register,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Notice tor Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS. \
January 1907

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON MIss,A
January -, 1887.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has nled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
in his absence the Clerk of the Chancery Court,
Lawrence county, at Monticello. Miss, ON Feb
ruary Is, 1887, viz : Handy Powell, Homestead
No. 142O7 for the neh nwA section rs. township
north, range 10 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
Dave Newsnm. all of Hebron P. o., Lawrence
county, Miss. -
JAS. D. STEWART,
6w Register.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

Judge Reagan has been elected
United States Senator from Texas.
He was a member of the Confcder-
ate Cabinet, and has been a mem
Der of the United States Congress
for the last Is years.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss. \

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MIssl
January 6, 1887. I
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice CT his intention Ia
make final proof in su pport of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
in his abserce, the Clerk of the Chancery Court.
Lawrence county. at Monticello. Miss. on
February II, 1857, viz Malcolm G. McRaney,
Homestead No 1881 for the ne4 neA sec go,
township north, range 10 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cult walton Of
said land, w:
T. P. Harvey. r. +. Polk, Levy Harvey. steve
Backman, all Of Blountville, Lawrence county,
Miss.
JAS. D. STEWART,
6w Register.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

Go to Powell's for your seeds and plant
ing potatoes.
Powell offers special inducements to all
who have cash to pay for goods.
For the very best cream cheese, pickles
and preserves go to Powells.
For tobacco, cigars, pipes, cigarettes
and anything you want go to Powelrs.
The very best Groceries and the very
lowest prices are always found at Powelfs.
Go to PowelPS for your coffee, rice, sug-
ar, teas, chocolate, meal, flour and hams.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MIss,.l
February 3, 1887. (
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof IN support Of his claim and that
saidprOof will be made before the Judge or in his
absence the Clelk OF the Chancery Court Law
renee county, Mt Monticello, Miss. on March
II, 1857, viz Mary Ballard, widow of Simeon
Ballard, deceased, Homestead No. 1873 for the
VIZ sch and sch sw4 section ~, township c
MOI tn, range 10 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
ID. Gait. jesse King, g. VI. C. Lambert T. p
Jones, all OF ModtIcello p. o., Lawrence county,
Miss.
JAS. D. STEWART
CIV Register.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10
The Mothers Erien d.

Not only shortens labor and lessons pain
but it greatly dimnishes the danger to life
of both mother and child if used few
months before confinement. Write to The
Bradtield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
II
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

Itch, Prairie Mango, and scratches OF
every kind cured in 80 minutes by Wool
fords Sanitary Lotion. Use no other
This never fails. Sold by DIR. A. Lewen-
thai, Druggist, Brookhaven, Miss.
feb lily.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-10

KOhlman's Great Cash House is now
filled with u large and remarkably cheap
stock of desirable goods. all purchased for
spot cash, and must be sold in order to
make room fer new arrivals.